Important Dates: 2010 McNeese State Football

LAKE CHARLES, LA (KPLC) - Football fans have been patiently waiting for their favorite sport to come back.

We wanted to give McNeese State football fans an update on what's going on with their Cowboys. Here is a list of important dates coming up this summer for MSU:

Wednesday, July 28th – Southland Conference football Media Day

The first important date for the 2010 McNeese State football team will arrive at the end of July. Southland Conference football media day will be held at L'Auberge du Lac in Lake Charles. All of the coaches in the Conference will be there to meet with the media. This event is not open to the public.

Friday, August 6th – Players report to campus for training camp

The Cowboys will arrive in Lake Charles to begin the preseason.

Sunday, August 15th – McNeese State Media Day

MSU will hold their media day at Cowboy Stadium. This event is open to the public.

Saturday, September 4th – Lamar vs. McNeese State at Cowboy Stadium

The Pokes will revive their rivalry with the Lamar Cardinals in their season and home opener.

Saturday, October 16th – McNeese State vs. LSU at Tiger Stadium

It's the matchup everyone in Southwest Louisiana has been waiting for. The historic showdown between the Pokes and Tigers is in mid-October.